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Getting started quick-reference guide

This chapter provides a quick-reference table of the procedures you can perform with IBM Tivoli Monitoring Resource Model Builder. The table below includes cross-references to the location of additional information about the procedures. The procedures are listed in a suggested order, but do not have to be followed in this order.

Table 1. Quick-reference information for getting started with IBM Tivoli Monitoring Resource Model Builder
Goal Refer to
1.
Prepare to create a resource model by performing the following actions:
  • Review resource model concepts
  • Define what to monitor
  • Practice with the tutorial
2.
Create a resource model using one of the following wizards:
  • Basic Resource Model Wizard to create a complete resource model without writing any scripts or code.

    --OR--

  • Empty Resource Model Wizard to create an empty resource model that you can configure at a later time.
3.
(Optional) Edit your resource model using one of the following tools:
  • Editor tool to edit or configure your resource model in no particular order.

    --OR--

  • VisitTree Wizard to use a wizard to guide you through resource model configuration.
4.
Test and debug your resource model so you can correct any errors before building and deploying the resource model. Certain errors can prevent you from building the resource model.
Testing and debugging a resource model
5.
Build your resource model so you can:
  • Install it on the server
  • View events in the Tivoli Enterprise Console
  • Display information in IBM Tivoli Monitoring windows
  • Generate a MOF file
  • Generate a Javascript or Visual Basic Script file
Building a resource model

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